Yes, I agree. He tried to be an individual and "hoe his own roe", and it didn't really work out for him for one reason or another. When it came to being a "working royal", he took up the job and does well at it.

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Originally Posted by lwbohm

I think he has done well at all he has done.
Supporting the monarchy is the job of the queens sons.
And he does a good job of it.
As far as working i think he had a good go of it.

Well, what could be "normal" about living in Bagshot Park, mom pays for the place. Wife wears a tiara. Mom has a palace. His life is just quieter and more low key.

I think the question has more to do with Edwards TV company, and tries at working in the real world.
Not living in a royal household.
Yes he has a quieter and more low key life style and that suits him.

I do wish he had been able to start his own company, and go out and work everyday.

I don't think he ever stood a chance. Had he quietly worked for a not-for-profit or something like that maybe. But film making?? And his wife in PR? No hope--influence peddling! That's all they'd ever have heard. I do think Bagshot Park is a bit MUCH however. I think they could find a smaller place and still be "secure" but live less ostentatiously. I think Edward IS trying to do his best in assuming some of his father's duties like the DofE Awards. They children look sweet--wish we saw them a little more, but given how far down the list they'll be when they grow up I think that's ok.

I don't think he ever stood a chance. Had he quietly worked for a not-for-profit or something like that maybe. But film making?? And his wife in PR? No hope--influence peddling! That's all they'd ever have heard. I do think Bagshot Park is a bit MUCH however. I think they could find a smaller place and still be "secure" but live less ostentatiously. I think Edward IS trying to do his best in assuming some of his father's duties like the DofE Awards. They children look sweet--wish we saw them a little more, but given how far down the list they'll be when they grow up I think that's ok.

I agree; Sophie is still accused of influence peddling now.

As for Edward, I believe he simply hadn't the skills and know-how to make a success of the career he wanted.
Now he's reverted to type, but I suspect there's an underlying resentment there.

I wonder why Edward and Sophie waited a long time to get married.They were both in their late 20s when they met and werent in their early 20s,so they didnt need to "take time to enjoy singlehood"like a lot of other royals and people these days.

They weren't going out together for an awfully long time. I think that they started dating in 1993 or 1994 and got married in 1999. Prince Edward was very keen to marry in his own time and not be pushed into it by the press, having seen the disintegration of his brothers' marriages.